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L44 ARR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,867 mi
Last recorded73,867 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 ARR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 73,850 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 71,960 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 66,709 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,065 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 65,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,568 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 62,568 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight stiffness in nsf upper suspension mount

Fail 7 Feb 2018 60,127 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight stiffness in nsf upper suspension mount

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,650 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 57,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint to rear of car (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,692 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,703 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,781 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 47,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,242 miles

rear brakepads appear low

Fail 20 Feb 2013 44,242 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear brakepads appear low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,123 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,123 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,798 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 32,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,066 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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L44 ARR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L44 ARR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L44 ARR registered?

L44 ARR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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